Chapter 144: An unexpected surprise

"Old Lady Yang loves her nephew, but he is a bottomless pit. I'm afraid there will be no end to the hard times for my sister-in-law."

"The root of the problem is still Old Lady Yang and her nephew from her mother's family."

When the middle-aged woman heard this, she felt deeply saddened.

These days are really hopeless.

"Abortion pills?"

After a moment of self-pity, the middle-aged woman finally grasped the key point. “I wonder what you mean by that?”

Lu Mingchao raised his eyebrows and glared at her with his beautiful eyes. "Sister-in-law, don't you know?"

"Today, the county magistrate summoned old lady Yang to the court to inquire whether she had purchased abortion pills from various clinics in the town on May 9th four years ago."

"As soon as I told her that I was here to see Old Lady Yang, her expression changed. I thought she knew about it."

The middle-aged woman shook her head in bewilderment and murmured, "My mother-in-law only said one thing before she left home. The county magistrate summoned her to ask about Cheng Zhi's character and personality."

Lu Mingchao curled his lips slightly and said gently, "Maybe Old Lady Yang was afraid that my sister-in-law would worry, so she didn't tell me in such detail."

"Come to think of it, I have no need to come here."

"Daqian Law: If a witness does not speak his mind and gives false testimony, causing the conviction to be inconsistent, he shall be punished according to the principle of counter-crime."

"I sued the Cheng family father and daughter for defamation and slander. According to the law, defamation and slander can be punished by 30 to 100 strokes of the cane. If the circumstances are serious and have a bad social impact, the offender may be punished by caning and then exiled for two years."

"Old Lady Yang is already quite old. She would have died after being beaten with a few dozen sticks. How could she have the guts to testify falsely? I am also worried that my brother is desperate and is seeking medical help."

"But it's not completely unnecessary. At least I know that my sister-in-law has a hard time, and I feel sorry for her."

"Every family has its own troubles. I don't know when my brother will be acquitted. If anyone can prove my brother's innocence, I will give him a generous gift."

“It’s difficult.”

"Sister-in-law, everyone has their own tribulations to overcome."

The middle-aged woman's eyes were shining and her brows were furrowed. It was unknown what she was thinking about.

After a while, the middle-aged woman had an idea in her mind. "When grandma comes back, I will ask for you. Maybe grandma is old and it is easy for her to forget."

As she was talking, the middle-aged woman came closer and lowered her voice, "Sir, four years ago, that bastard gambler was clamoring for the daughter of Master Cheng to warm his bed. However, this incident did not happen in May, but at the beginning of spring, around the peach month."

"Your Excellency might as well go and find out what that lousy gambler has to say."

"Your Excellency is familiar with the Daqian Law. I wonder if you can tell me the relevant laws."

Lu Mingchao remained calm and said, "Daqian believes that among all evils, lust is the first, and among all virtues, filial piety is the first."

"For those who commit adultery, both men and women shall be sentenced to one and a half years in prison. If the man is married, his crime shall be increased by one level."

"The crime of deceiving others shall be punished by 100 strokes of the cane and three years of exile."

"For the crime of coercion, the punishment shall be 100 strokes of the cane and exile for 1,000 miles. If the influence is bad, the punishment shall be hanging."

"Because I know the importance of the law on this matter, I am particularly worried about my brother's situation. I don't know how my brother offended Miss Cheng, and Miss Cheng insisted that it was my brother who seduced her."

"My family has a little wealth, and my brother is handsome and hardworking. It wouldn't be difficult for him to marry a beautiful and virtuous wife. How could he be so foolish as to seduce Miss Cheng?"

These two sentences were the only things that kept repeating in the middle-aged woman's mind.

According to the law, slander and framing can result in 30 to 100 strokes of the cane. If the circumstances are serious and have a bad social impact, the offender may be sentenced to two years in exile after being caned.

The crime of coercion shall be punished by 100 strokes of the cane and exile for 1,000 miles; if the influence is bad, the person shall be strangled.

This law is really good.

It turns out that if the law is used correctly, it can really help us solve problems.

"As the saying goes, the innocent will be innocent. Your brother will be fine."

"I will also help you find out more. If I have any news, where can I find you?"

"Changhe County, Chaofu Grain Store." Lu Mingchao said softly.

Because she fought back in time, the affair between Lu Lei and Cheng Zhi had not yet affected the Chaofu Grain Store, and public opinion was already focused on Cheng Zhi's immorality.

Therefore, Chaofu Food Store is still clean and tidy.

The middle-aged woman's eyes brightened, as if she had seen a gold ingot. "Chaofu Grain Store!"

Isn’t Chaofu Grain Store a gold ingot?

She has made this good fate!

"Then I'll trouble you, sister-in-law. If the information is useful in uncovering the truth of this fraud case, I will be grateful to you."

"It's getting late. I have to look for other evidence to prove my brother's innocence."

"I won't bother you any more."

"Goodbye, sir." The middle-aged woman bowed deeply.

For two ounces of silver, and also for the good news brought to the nobleman.

"The father of the child!"

"The father of the child!"

In the alley, the middle-aged woman's happy voice could be clearly heard.

Lu Mingchao tugged at his cloak and raised his chin slightly. "A Yan, how did I perform?"

Xie Yan smiled and said, "Ming Chao held the kite string in his hand step by step, and the woman was already moved."

"Every family has its own problems, and that problem is the weakest point, the shortest link."

"Something must have happened between Old Lady Yang's nephew and Miss Cheng, otherwise they wouldn't have dared to think about getting married."

Lu Mingchao nodded and said, "What a mess."

"The small town of Lianhua and the daughter of a small private school teacher could actually involve so many people and so many things."

"Sometimes, I don't know whether I should feel that my brother is lucky or unlucky."

Xie Yan answered without hesitation, "I'm just lucky."

The Ming Dynasty is the greatest good fortune.

"Will the woman be attentive?"

As a bystander, Xie Yan could clearly see that the woman was not a person of strong determination.

Lu Mingchao said firmly, "She will."

“She had no choice.”

"After enduring this humiliation for more than a decade, life has only gotten worse."

"The most important thing is that her daughter is about to reach the age of marriage, and Mrs. Yang's nephew is still an old bachelor who is despised by everyone."

"A granddaughter can continue the Yang family's bloodline, and Mrs. Yang would not hesitate at all."

"You are too old." Xie Yan said in a lost voice.

Lu Mingchao said in a clear voice, "So, Old Lady Yang has another choice. Sell her granddaughter for money to buy a daughter-in-law for that bastard gambler, or even directly exchange her for a wife."

"Whether it's for the future or for her daughter, she will be more dedicated than we thought."

"This is a pleasant surprise, a win-win situation for both sides."

Lu Mingchao rubbed his fingers, knowing that the day when Lu Lei would be released from prison was not far away.

She had a vague feeling that she could dig out something truly unexpected from Old Lady Yang.

"You and I won't go looking for that bastard for now, to avoid making a fuss. We just need to arrange for someone to keep an eye on him temporarily, to prevent him from dying prematurely when he shouldn't."

"Just wait for good news."

Xie Yan pursed his lips, hesitated for a moment, and said with determination, "Tomorrow, I will personally check whether Young Master Sun has the lost pearl from Canghai."

"Shuyuan's hidden guards are strong, but they are new here after all."

Lu Mingchao blinked and said, "Ayan, can't you wait?"

Ah Yan's murderous intention was really quick, accurate and ruthless.

When their eyes met, Xie Yan said frankly, "It's just one of them."

"Secondly, I know Ming Chao wants to plant his roots deeper and grow his branches more luxuriantly as quickly as possible."

Well, the main reason was that he was disgusted.

Good news has arrived]